Rapid Microbial Detection
EBCRC is developing rapid in-field diagnostic devices that will detect the presence of pathogenic organisms or chemical contamination in water in minutes. The simple-to-use system will provide results directly to portable devices via simple electronic readouts, laptops and PDAs.
The system will be based on proprietary technology, which integrates sample preparation and analysis and will be applicable for the detection of a broad range of organisms for example common water borne contaminants such as faecal coliforms, E. coli, Legionella, Cryptosporidium and Giardia. The system is highly adaptable to food, environmental and point of care applications.
EBCRC discovers new biofilm dispersal technology
Current technologies used to deal with biofilms are largely ineffective, costly and based on toxic biocides. EBCRC has discovered a natural cell signalling system that initiates biofilm dispersal in established biofilms and prevents the formation of new biofilms.
This technology will provide significant improvements to many industries in performance and cost. For example it reduces corrosion, operational costs and capital required for equipment and improves efficiency as well as human, animal and environmental health. » Download video [WMV 8.7MB]
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